Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Grate the Carrot, Pumpkin, and Apple: Begin by grating 1 medium carrot, 100g of pumpkin, and 1 medium apple using a box grater or food processor. Set aside the grated carrot, pumpkin, and apple in separate bowls.
- Sauté (Optional): If you want to bring out the natural sweetness of the vegetables and fruit, you can lightly sauté the grated carrot and pumpkin in a small amount of olive oil over low heat for 5-7 minutes until they soften. This step is optional but adds extra flavor.
- Beat the Eggs and Yogurt: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 6 tablespoons (80g) of yogurt until smooth and creamy. This forms the base of the wet ingredients for the loaf.
- Mix in the Grated Vegetables and Fruit: Add the grated carrot, pumpkin, and apple to the egg and yogurt mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Add the Oatmeal and Walnuts: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup (100g) of oatmeal and 60g of chopped walnuts. Stir to evenly distribute the walnuts throughout the oatmeal.
- Mix the Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually fold the oatmeal-walnut mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until everything is fully incorporated and you have a thick batter.
- Grease the Loaf Pan: Grease a standard loaf pan with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to prevent the loaf from sticking during baking. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Transfer the Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Loaf: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top of the loaf should be golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool the Loaf: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and Serve: Once the loaf has cooled, slice it into thick pieces and serve. It pairs wonderfully with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of yogurt, or a smear of nut butter.
